Strickland v. Humble Oil & Refining Co.

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

L. V. Strickland et al. instituted this suit against Humble Oil & Refining Company et al. in trespass to try title to 260.9 acres of land in Montgomery County. The defendants answered (1) by general denial ; (2) plea of not guilty; (3) the three year statute of limitation; (4) the five year statute of limitation; (5) the ten year statutes of limitation; (6) the twenty-five year statutes of limitation; (7) res adjudicata.

The trial was before the court without a jury and at the conclusion of the testimony the court rendered judgment for the defendants. There was no request…